Convenience, consistency, connection: Keys to restaurant profit revealed

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Restaurant operators will learn how to improve profits through the guest experience at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit in Myrtle Beach, South…

Fast Casual launches inaugural Top 30 Movers & Shakers: Marketing

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Nominations close Feb. 20, and winners will honored at an awards ceremony during the Restaurant Marketing Workshop, June 2-3, in Indianapolis.

Papa Murphy's brings back HeartBaker Pizza

February 3, 2025

Papa Murphy's Take 'n' Bake Pizza has brought back the heart-shaped HeartBaker Pizza, a Valentine's tradition for the brand. The pizza is made with premium…

Wetzel’s Pretzels head of development: Snacking’s here to stay

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Wetzel's Pretzels is experiencing record growth outside of malls, emphasizing high-traffic spots and food trucks. The brand is focusing on both domestic and…

McDonald's, basketball champ Angel Reese team up for first-ever female athlete meal

January 31, 2025

McDonald's and basketball champion, entrepreneur and fashion icon Angel Reese have created The Angel Reese Special: a BBQ Bacon Quarter Pounder with cheese…

Subway teams up with Oreo for footlong cookie

January 31, 2025

Subway has partnered with cookie giant Oreo to create the Oreo Footlong Cookie, according to a press release.

Speaker Spotlight: Daniel Camp, Fuzzy's Taco Shop

Daniel Camp, director of Culinary at Fuzzy's Taco Shop, shares a look at his career, his achievements and industry trends ahead of his appearance at Restaurant…

Hardee's brings back heart-shaped biscuits

January 30, 2025

Hardee's Heart Shaped Biscuits are back for a limited time. The biscuits are made from scratch beginning at 4 a.m. each day and will be available from…

It's 'peanut butter jelly time' at Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Hundreds of restaurant execs will kick off the annual summit by making over 2,000 sandwiches to help feed those in need in South Carolina.

Hot Dog on a Stick opens Utah location

January 29, 2025

Hot Dog on a Stick has opened a location in St. George, Utah, in partnership with Benji and Tiffany Nelson, known for their YouTube Channel show "Not Enough…

White Castle turns to fine dining on Valentine's Day, offers Love Kit

January 28, 2025

For the 34th year, White Castle restaurants across the country are hosting their annual Valentine's Day Dinner. On Feb. 14, from 4-9 p.m., Castles transform…

Great American Cookies, Marble Slab Creamery introduce Snickers offerings

January 28, 2025

Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery are now offering Turtle Cookies and ice cream made with Snickers. The cookies and ice cream are both available…

Papa Murphy's donates 400 pizzas, hosts fundraiser following school shooting

January 27, 2025

A Papa Murphy's franchisee in Madison, Wisconsin, is continuing its support of the local community following the school shooting at Abundant Life Christian…

Graeter's, Skyline Chili create Graeter's Skyline Spice Ice Cream

January 27, 2025

Graeter's Ice Cream and Skyline Chili have created a co-branded ice cream, Graeter's Skyline Spice Ice Cream, available for purchase now in-stores. The…

Speaker Spotlight: Evonne Varady, Clean Eatz

Evonne Varady, founder of Clean Eatz shares a look at her career, her achievements and industry trends ahead of her appearance at Restaurant Franchising …

McDonald's, Wendy's franchisee partners with Perch Energy

January 24, 2025

All Star Management, which is owned by Mike Allegro, has partnered with Perch Energy in 31 Wendy's and McDonald's locations across northern Illinois. The move…

HTeaO to open in Victoria, Texas

January 24, 2025

Tea franchise HTeaO will open its first location in Victoria, Texas on Jan. 25, according to a press release.

Hardee's partners with country music star Thomas Rhett for ad campaign

January 24, 2025

Hardee's has partnered with multiplatinum artist Thomas Rhett for a year-long ad campaign to celebrate goodness in communities, according to a press release.

Fast Casual reveals 2025 '20 Brands to Watch'

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

January 23, 2025

FastCasual's fifth annual report, "20 Brands to Watch," reveals the industry's up-and-coming leaders.

Little Caesars to return to Super Bowl with game day commercial

January 23, 2025

As the Official Pizza Sponsor of the NFL, Little Caesars is making a return to Super Bowl advertising after the brand's first foray into big-game marketing in…